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betag1013's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Colonisation, Incest, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual violence, Death, Emotional abuse, Murder, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Grief, Toxic relationship, War, Abandonment, Body shaming, Classism, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
jluv1220's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Racism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
kia_y_k's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Classism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Grief, Police brutality, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Blood, Colonisation, Death, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Slavery, Addiction, Alcohol, Infidelity, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Drug use, Racism, Racial slurs, Rape, and Sexual content
kimschouwenaar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Body shaming, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Infidelity and Slavery
honeywaffles's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Incest, Violence, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Xenophobia
aliena_jackson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Pedophilia, Violence, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, and Racial slurs
bashsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Violence, Domestic abuse, Grief, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Incest, Police brutality, Rape, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Religious bigotry, Slavery, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, and Drug use
annamay1021's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Rape, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Xenophobia, and Toxic friendship
nafisa_tabassum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The novel has a very clear vision about being black in an oppressive America, a situation that is nuanced and complex. I appreciated that the book attempted to tackle so many stories - its range is vast, even traveling to Africa in a portion of the book that was heart-wrenching and beautiful. It sheds light on the continued colonization of Africa, something that is still an issue today. It is incomparably informative and insightful.
The heart of the book however is an understanding of 'God', which it approaches in a mostly non-religious way. We see different characters interact with this idea and, in the end come to their separate but interconnected conclusions about what that means for them. In all cases, that understanding comes through introspection, love, family and pain. Celie begins the book by addressing God as an abused, neglected child. In letters that don't really read like letters but guide the narrating voice, defines the subject and the audience, 'God' runs like an undercurrent though the entire narrative.
Minor spoiler -
All in all, 'The Color Purple' is a must read. It's a story that needs to be heard an understood in a world that often denies the pain of oppression.
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Sexual violence, and Child abuse
kate_has_book_thoughts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Incest, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Genocide, Murder, Slavery, Xenophobia, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Colonisation, Gun violence, Racial slurs, and Hate crime
Minor: Mental illness, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Body shaming, and Drug use